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Covered Up

Hats, sun protective clothing, rash guards and sunglasses, look no further for my top picks!

Hat Head

As a kid I remember spending my Saturdays at a local water park, only to come home to a red hot, blistered scalp.  This is not something I recommend.  If you're going to be out in the sun for a few hours (or most of the day) a hat is a must.  For trips to amusement parks and the zoo, everyone in the family should sport a soft, packable, wide brimmed style.  Baseball caps are fine for guys, but remember they leave the ears and back of the neck totally exposed so really slather on the SPF.  For myself and my girls, I always prefer light-weight bucket styles so I can stuff them in my purse or back pack at the end of the day.    Consider these...
  • Reversible Bucket Hat: Great for kids, sizes 2-8 or 10-16.  Light-weight and great for travel.
  • Ground Swell Straw Fedora:  Girls ages 7-14.  Super cute for school, but this one's not packable.
  • Packable Wide Brim:  For women, perfect for travel, light-weight, breathable and UPF 50+.
  • Men's Havana Hat:  Most guys, including my husband, wouldn't be caught dead in a hat other than a baseball cap, but maybe you know someone who can rock this one...
Tip:  Like with everything, if you don't love it, you won't wear it.  Any style hat is better than nothing, so pick your battles.  

Summer UPF

SUMMER UPF It's time to start preparing for hot weather and there are tons of fabulous new products that will keep you sun safe and looking great. Here are a few of my personal "must have pieces" for the coming season. Read more

Run Covered

When it comes to exercise, sun protection and staying cool in the heat is top priority. If you're like me, and enjoy exercising outside, the challenge becomes finding a way to stay protected from the sun, and yet stay relatively cool. Read more

Rash Guard Chic

It's that time of year - Spring Break is around the corner, tropical vacations within reach, lazy days by the pool, it will be here before you know it! If you're spending your holiday in the sun and surf, check-out all the new amazing long sleeve rash-guards. Ladies, there are no more excuses to go without! Read more

Fall Favorites

With cool weather right around the corner, it's important to remember that sunburn and sun damage are still a concern. A crisp fall day can be deceiving when it comes to UV exposure. Without the heat of the sun reminding us, many people forget they're being exposed to harmful ultraviolet rays and go without sunscreen. Read more